Milwaukee Downtown Holiday Lights Festival
Downtown Milwaukee WINovember 20, 2025 - January 1, 2026 It’s a glowrious time to be Downtown! Our parks and streets will soon be aglow with holiday spirit and more than a half million brilliant bulbs. […]

Welcome to the MKE With Kids Events Calendar — your go-to guide for family-friendly events in the Milwaukee area. From free storytimes and hands-on workshops to can’t-miss festivals and seasonal celebrations, we round up the best local happenings for kids and families all in one place.
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November 20, 2025 - January 1, 2026 It’s a glowrious time to be Downtown! Our parks and streets will soon be aglow with holiday spirit and more than a half million brilliant bulbs. […]
The West Bend Christmas Parade started in 1952 and is honored to have the distinction of being the longest consecutively-run Christmas parade in Wisconsin! West Bend Area Music for Youth, […]
November 22 - January 31* *Closed for Thanksgiving (11/27) & Christmas (12/25) *Open Fridays & Saturdays only in January November 22 & 23 (Grand Opening): 5pm to 10pm November 24 […]
Santa's Mailbox has Arrived in Cathedral Square Park! Make a day of it and ride the hop there and get some hot cocoa along the way. Santa’s Mailbox November 10 […]
The historic and magical Kooky Cookie House has its new and permanent location at Shady Lane Greenhouse in Menomonee Falls. Kids of all ages will enjoy this opportunity to walk […]
Children & Families Series Celebrations Mondays & Tuesdays, 12-2 pm Washington Park Library - 2121 N Sherman Blvd Milwaukee WI Find your new favorite book series by participating in art […]
November 20, 2025 - January 1, 2026 It’s a glowrious time to be Downtown! Our parks and streets will soon be aglow with holiday spirit and more than a half million brilliant bulbs. […]
November 22 - January 31* *Closed for Thanksgiving (11/27) & Christmas (12/25) *Open Fridays & Saturdays only in January November 22 & 23 (Grand Opening): 5pm to 10pm November 24 […]
The magic of the season begins right here in Cedarburg! Join us as our Chamber elves and the local business community bring holiday cheer to life at the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Cedarburg […]
Santa's Mailbox has Arrived in Cathedral Square Park! Make a day of it and ride the hop there and get some hot cocoa along the way. Santa’s Mailbox November 10 […]
The historic and magical Kooky Cookie House has its new and permanent location at Shady Lane Greenhouse in Menomonee Falls. Kids of all ages will enjoy this opportunity to walk […]
Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but not required. We hope to see you […]
Children & Families Series Celebrations Mondays & Tuesdays, 12-2 pm Washington Park Library - 2121 N Sherman Blvd Milwaukee WI Find your new favorite book series by participating in art […]
November 20, 2025 - January 1, 2026 It’s a glowrious time to be Downtown! Our parks and streets will soon be aglow with holiday spirit and more than a half million brilliant bulbs. […]
November 22 - January 31* *Closed for Thanksgiving (11/27) & Christmas (12/25) *Open Fridays & Saturdays only in January November 22 & 23 (Grand Opening): 5pm to 10pm November 24 […]
Santa's Mailbox has Arrived in Cathedral Square Park! Make a day of it and ride the hop there and get some hot cocoa along the way. Santa’s Mailbox November 10 […]
Ages O - 5. Older siblings welcome. Join us for songs, rhymes, and dancing! No Registration required. We will meet in the Hoppe Room in the lower level of the Library.
Join the FREE fun! Listen to an interactive bilingual story in Spanish and English, sing, dance, and create crafts with us! Rescued Roasters 4435 W Forest Home Ave Milwaukee, WI 53219 SAVE […]
The historic and magical Kooky Cookie House has its new and permanent location at Shady Lane Greenhouse in Menomonee Falls. Kids of all ages will enjoy this opportunity to walk […]
Wauwatosa Village Tree Lighting Wednesday, December 3, 2025 3:30 p.m. start (cookie-trail walk), tree lighting at 5:00 p.m. Location: Pocket Park, Harwood & Wauwatosa Aves., Wauwatosa Look for a choir […]
November 20, 2025 - January 1, 2026 It’s a glowrious time to be Downtown! Our parks and streets will soon be aglow with holiday spirit and more than a half million brilliant bulbs. […]
November 22 - January 31* *Closed for Thanksgiving (11/27) & Christmas (12/25) *Open Fridays & Saturdays only in January November 22 & 23 (Grand Opening): 5pm to 10pm November 24 […]
If you love the holidays as much as Festival City Symphony does, this joyful concert is sure to fill your family with cheer! Invite your neighbors, classmates, and friends to […]
Santa's Mailbox has Arrived in Cathedral Square Park! Make a day of it and ride the hop there and get some hot cocoa along the way. Santa’s Mailbox November 10 […]
A welcoming playgroup for parents and children ages 0–5! Join us for a fun and relaxed environment where you and your child can play, explore, and connect. Meet other parents/caregivers, […]
The historic and magical Kooky Cookie House has its new and permanent location at Shady Lane Greenhouse in Menomonee Falls. Kids of all ages will enjoy this opportunity to walk […]
FREE ADMISSION to the Milwaukee Public Museum! 2025 DATES AND TIMES from 10:00am to 5:00pm *Ticket will be accepted for entry anytime between 10:00am and 4:30pm. Visit length is not limited. […]
🎄 Step into a winter wonderland at the Milwaukee Public Market, where talented students from the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) Bakery Program present a dazzling display of gingerbread houses! […]
Thursdays at 10:30am Join us at Storytime for stories, songs and fun! Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the […]
Join us for a story time! We will be reading one of our favorite stories every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. RSVP encouraged but not required. We hope to see you […]
Thursdays from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Washington Park - NEW Location! 1859 N 40th St Milwaukee WI Calling everyone for an unforgettable evening of laughter and friendly competition at […]
November 20, 2025 - January 1, 2026 It’s a glowrious time to be Downtown! Our parks and streets will soon be aglow with holiday spirit and more than a half million brilliant bulbs. […]
We are having a winter gathering and craft night! Our doors are open for the community to learn about who we are and what we do. Guests will also learn […]
Experience the magic of the holidays! Each December, the Ozaukee Nonprofit Center partners with local businesses and nonprofits to transform Zeunert Park in Cedarburg into a glowing drive-thru winter wonderland. […]
November 22 - January 31* *Closed for Thanksgiving (11/27) & Christmas (12/25) *Open Fridays & Saturdays only in January November 22 & 23 (Grand Opening): 5pm to 10pm November 24 […]
Join us for an evening of fun with various stations and hands-on activities for the whole family! This program is designed for ages 4-11 with an adult (siblings welcome) and […]
Santa's Mailbox has Arrived in Cathedral Square Park! Make a day of it and ride the hop there and get some hot cocoa along the way. Santa’s Mailbox November 10 […]
The historic and magical Kooky Cookie House has its new and permanent location at Shady Lane Greenhouse in Menomonee Falls. Kids of all ages will enjoy this opportunity to walk […]
FREE ADMISSION to the Racine Art Museum! January 3 / February 7 / March 7 / April 4 / May 2 / June 6 / July TBD / August 1 […]
🎄 Step into a winter wonderland at the Milwaukee Public Market, where talented students from the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) Bakery Program present a dazzling display of gingerbread houses! […]
Christkindlmarkt in West Allis 📍6501 W. National Ave. 📅Friday, Dec. 5 from 4-9 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 6 from noon-4 p.m. Experience the charm of a European-inspired Christkindlmarkt in the […]
November 20, 2025 - January 1, 2026 It’s a glowrious time to be Downtown! Our parks and streets will soon be aglow with holiday spirit and more than a half million brilliant bulbs. […]
Experience the magic of the holidays! Each December, the Ozaukee Nonprofit Center partners with local businesses and nonprofits to transform Zeunert Park in Cedarburg into a glowing drive-thru winter wonderland. […]
November 22 - January 31* *Closed for Thanksgiving (11/27) & Christmas (12/25) *Open Fridays & Saturdays only in January November 22 & 23 (Grand Opening): 5pm to 10pm November 24 […]
On Friday, December 6, Catalano Square will be filled with holiday magic, from twinkling lights and live music to Santa visits and cozy treats. Here's your family-friendly guide to all […]
Kick off the holidays with us in the Village of Sussex on Friday, December 5, for a night of festive fun and holiday cheer! This FREE holiday event is […]
Kids Workshops at your local Home Depot is a FREE hands-on learning experience that encourages skill-building and creativity in children ages 5-12. Join us at 9am the first Saturday of […]
Santa's Mailbox has Arrived in Cathedral Square Park! Make a day of it and ride the hop there and get some hot cocoa along the way. Santa’s Mailbox November 10 […]
Family Free Day from 9:30am - 4:30pm The Zoo is a harvest of beautiful fall colors in October. And on October 5, all guests are admitted FREE! (Parking and regular […]
Join us on Saturday, December 6th at 10AM for Magical Mornings, our FREE storytelling and craft series! We'll be reading "Twas the Night Before Christmas" with a matching craft and […]
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